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AM08 YXF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,242 mi
Last recorded72,242 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,294 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 59,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2014 59,038 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 47,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,568 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Mar 2012 46,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,837 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low and on the legal limit

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AM08 YXF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 YXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 YXF registered?

AM08 YXF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 YXF safe to buy?

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